Conference Announcement: Defining Information Architecture

[Richard Hill]

(apologies for duplicate postings)

"Defining Information Architecture"  Boston, April 7-9, 2000
    sponsored by the American Society for Information Science
    http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/


Information Architecture is an emerging and rapidly growing field, merging
ideas from many traditional disciplines with the goal of designing better
information systems.  If you are an information architect or are interested
in the field, "Defining Information Architecture" is your opportunity to:

* Explore definitions for Information Architecture with a panel of leading
thinkers and practitioners.
* Understand the types of expertise that should and will have an impact on
Information Architecture.
* Learn about the role that the Information Architect plays within different
settings.
* Meet your colleagues and build a broader community of information
architects.

The American Society for Information Science has assembled a compelling list
of speakers (http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/speakers.html)
representing many relevant perspectives:  Anthropology * Data Modeling *
Graphic Design *  Meta-Data * Human Computer Interaction * Information
Design * Information Retrieval * Interface Design * Markup Languages *
Librarianship * Technical Communications * Usability Engineering

Registration is $450 before 3/6/00, $550 after 3/6/00 (discounted for ASIS
members), and includes continental breakfast and lunch.  Attendance is
limited, so please register soon.  Visit
http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/ for details.





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Richard Hill
American Society for Information Science
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 501
Silver Spring, MD  20910
(301) 495-0900
FAX: (301) 495-0810
http://www.asis.org